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California Sues Exxon Over Global Plastic Pollution

The investigation mirrors California's previous probes into the oil industry's alleged efforts to mislead the public about climate change.

Energy Transition in Motion (Week of Sept. 20, 2024)

Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including funding for a direct lithium extraction project in Arkansas.

RNG Producer OPAL Recovers 25% of Capex from Tax Credits Sale

OPAL Fuels, which sold tax credits for $11.1 million, indicated that its capex for the Emerald RNG facility is approximately $45 million, according TPH & Co.

Darbonne: ‘The Dance’ of US Policy Leaving Energy Mid Slip

The 1909 Matisse painting known as “The Dance” demonstrates the outcome of one of the U.S.’ pillars falling down.

Texas Selects 17 Power Projects to Advance in New Loan Program

The 17 proposed projects would add 9,781 megawatts in power generation to the electric grid and will be distributed throughout the state, with four located in the Permian Basin.

Texas is Sued Over Anti-ESG Law

A nonprofit organization is suing Texas over a 2021 law it says violates members’ free speech rights by banning Texas from investing in or contracting with businesses that, in the state's view, "boycott" the oil and gas industry.

Belcher: How a Trump Win Could Alter Energy Transition Incentives

Some producers are starting to wonder if some of the tax incentives, grants and loans offered under the Inflation Reduction Act and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, would be rolled back under a Trump administration.

What a Trump Win Would Mean for Oil Prices and Stocks

A second Trump administration might move the price needle on oil slightly, but OPEC would retain the upper hand in any outcome.

The Nuclear Option: E&Ps See Promising Yield from Mobile Reactors

In the Permian Basin and elsewhere, energy players consider adding small modular reactors and microreactors to their energy supply mix as electricity demand grows.

Safeguarding the Trend of Accelerating CCUS Adoption

Policy pushes meet industry pull, positioning CCUS for takeoff.